The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is associated with protection against HIV [Genetics]

There are genetic risk factors that influence the outcome of COVID-19 [COVID-19 Host Genetics Initiative, Nature 600, 472–477 (2021)]. The major genetic risk factor for severe COIVD-19 resides on chromosome 3 and is inherited from Neandertals [H. Zeberg, S. Pääbo, Nature 587, 610–612 (2020)]. The risk-associated DNA segment modulates the...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - February 22, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Hugo Zeberg Tags: Genetics, Brief Reports Biological Sciences Source Type: research